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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 12, 2012 Volume 18 Issue 50

Santa Barbara Contractors Association Celebrating Over 60 Years of Service to the Community

In This IssueConstruction: Agree-to-Agree Clause Calendar Highlights Page 2City Offices Holiday Closure Page 3Tailgate Safety Topic Page 11Kalb’s Q & A for Contractors Page 16SBCA Online Planroom Report Page 20SB City Building Permits Page 24South County Building Permits Page 28SBCA Ad Rates for 2012 Page 49 North County Building Permits Page 50

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Construction: The “Agree-to-Agree” Clause, Handle with Careinstructive. In that case, the defendant architec-ture firm contracted with a county for a hospital renovation and expansion project and then sub-contracted with the plaintiff for mechanical and electrical engineering services.

Here are the facts of the case: The plaintiff, Ted Jacob Engineering Group (TJEG), entered into a contract with the defendant, Ratcliff Architects, that contained an agree-to-agree clause. The scope of the work increased substantially and TJEG performed the work as requested, present-ing Ratcliff with timely claims for additional fees. Ultimately, Ratcliff terminated its contracts with the county and TJEG, the parties never having agreed on adjusted fees. The plaintiff sued the architect to obtain a judicial determination of its claims.

TJEG’s total claim was nearly $1.2 million. The jury awarded TJEG $1.1 million, and the trial

court awarded some $1.3 million in prejudgment interest and more than $2.2 million in attorneys’ fees.

The appellate court upheld the award, finding that, absent an agreement on adjusted fees, TJEG was entitled to be paid the reason-able value of the extra work it per-formed. The court held that, under California law, if changes in the work are minor, a contractor must continue working and ask a court Continued on page 16

In the construction industry, change may be the only constant. That’s why construction contracts typically authorize an owner or general contrac-tor (GC) to change the scope of a project and ne-gotiate a price for the additional work. If the two parties in question can’t agree on a price, the GC or subcontractor typically must be compensated according to an agreed-upon method, such as time and materials.

But what happens if a contract’s change provi-sion is nothing more than an “agree-to-agree” clause? That is, what if the contract requires par-ties to negotiate the price of additional work in good faith, but is silent as to what happens if they can’t reach an agreement through negotia-tion?

Case in pointA recent California case — Ted Jacob Engineer-ing Group, Inc. v. The Ratcliff Architects — is

to decide on the price of the changes. If the changes are significant, however, a contractor isn’t required to continue performance absent an agreement on the price.

But that doesn’t mean, as Ratcliff argued, that the contractor has to stop working. “To the ex-tent that negotiations were unsuccessful and Ratcliff nevertheless directed TJEG to perform the work,” the court said, “TJEG was entitled to compensation for the fair and reasonable value of the additional work it performed pursuant to that direction.”

The court also rejected Ratcliff’s assertion that it was excused from paying TJEG’s claims by a con-tract provision requiring prior written authoriza-tion for additional services. “Ratcliff’s conduct of accepting services without complaint in the absence of written authorization,” the court ex-plained, “would justify TJEG in believing the writ-ten authorization condition had been waived.”

Little choiceAlthough TJEG prevailed, it still went through a long, expensive trial and appeal. Ultimately, the firm recovered most of its claims plus interest and attorneys’ fees. But it could have avoided a lot of headaches if the contract had spelled out a pricing mechanism for extra work.Thus, as a general rule, it’s best to avoid agree-to-agree clauses. They create uncertainty and, in

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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 12, 2012

DECEMBER 2012Federal/State Payroll Tax SeminarPresented by EDDDecember 4, 2012 from 9:00am to 3:00pmLocation: Workforce Resource Center130 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara

SBCA Board of Directors MeetingDecember 4, 2012 at 6:00pmLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA Online Planroom Demo & TrainingDecember 5, 2012 from 10:00am to 11:00amLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA Holiday PartyDecember 5, 2012 from 6:00pm to 9:00pmLocation: Hayward Design Center,417 Rose Avenue, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Contractors Association Calendar Highlights

Need to find outwhat’s going on?

Visit us online for a complete listof events, classes, trainings at

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Built Green OrientationDecember 6, 2012 from 9:00am to 10:00amLocation: Built Green Resource Center,914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA Office Closed Christmas HolidayDecember 24 - 25, 2012

Member Bio

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City of Santa Barbara Land Development Team Bulletin Volume XCIV, 12/12

Important Information Regarding Holiday Closure of City Offices

Holiday Closure of City Offices Most City ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES are closed from Friday, December 21, 2012 through Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Offices will re-open on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. This includes the Public Works and Community Development Departments located at 630 Garden Street. As such, Zoning & Enforcement staff will not be able to prepare Zoning Information Reports during these closure dates, and staff will not be available to accept or review plans for public works or building permits.

Zoning Information Reports (ZIR's) The Municipal Code requirement to obtain a ZIR prior to the close of escrow (SBMC Section 28.87.220) will remain in effect during the holiday closure. In order to accommodate the needs of the real estate community as best we can, we are committed to completing all ZIRs received by Wednesday, December 12th, prior to the holiday closure. We will make every effort to complete additional ZIR applications received during the week of December 17th, but cannot commit to this at this time, as we don't yet know the extent of our ZIR workload for that period. While we cannot accept ZIR applications in person during the holiday closure, agents may continue to mail or fax them in and we will begin working on those applications when we return on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013. If you have any questions regarding the holiday closure and how this relates to ZIRs, please call the Planning Counter at 564-5578.

Public Works and Building & Safety Plan Check and Inspections While there will not be counter staff available to accept or review plans during the closure, the Public Works Department and Building & Safety Division will be providing inspection services on Wednesday, December 26th, Thursday, December 27th and Friday, December 28th during the holiday closure. For building permit inspections please use the normal inspection request instructions as outlined in the Inspection Request Handout provided in your building permit packet. Public Works and Building and Safety inspection staff will NOT be available for inspections on Monday, December 24th, Tuesday, December 25th, Monday, December 31st 2012 or Tuesday, January 1st, 2013 but will resume normal business hours Wednesday, January 2, 2013.

Fire Prevention Fire Prevention Staff will be on duty the following days: Monday, December 24th, Wednesday, December 26th, Thursday, December 27th, Friday, December 28th, and Monday, December 31st. Please contact them at 564-5702. Issues requiring immediate assistance from the Fire Department please contact the Combined Communications Center at 897-2410.

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TRATAMIENTO DE AGUA FRÍA PARA QUEMADURAS POR CALOR

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Kalb’s Capitol Connection Q & A for ContractorsBy David Kalb & Shauna Krause, Capitol Services, Inc.

Whether in Nevada or California a solar contrac-tor can’t light up your life, without the proper license, but which one is right for the job? We offer clarification on the rules for selling home improvements in California. Another contrac-tor gives us the ‘key’ to a slim chance on ‘locking down’ an exam waiver…

Q: We’re solar contractors in NV and have a ques-tion on the best classification to apply for in CA. We called the Contractors Board in Sacramento and they told us your state has a “C-46” (Solar) license. We called back a second time and the new person who answered said we could get the “C-46” or an electrical license “C-10.” We found you on the Internet and you look to have a lot of experience in these issues. In your opinion, which license would be best?

A: In order to shed some light on this topic, I am sending you an “Industry Bulletin” from 2010. The CSLB published this a few years ago to re-spond to questions regarding which classifica-tions are authorized to perform solar projects. This “Fact Sheet” lists 7 different classifications that can properly perform some or all aspects of solar energy projects.

The “C-46” is a broad classification, which allows contractors to “install, modify, maintain, and re-pair thermal and photovoltaic solar systems”. “C-10” contractors are “authorized to perform any solar projects which generate, transmit, transform or utilize electrical energy in any form

for any purpose”. “A” (General Engineering) and “B” (General Building) contractors are also autho-rized to install solar energy systems.

The real question is what classification you can qualify for. In addition, depending on the license classification you hold in NV, you may be eligible to secure a waiver of the trade test. I hope this information helps. Call us if you have any further questions.

Q: I have a question and my business partner re-ferred me to your company. What is California’s rule for home improvement salesman? Some places I’ve worked treat them as independent contractors and others treat them as employ-ees.

A: In CA, a Home Improvement Salesperson (HIS) is a person employed by a licensed contrac-tor to solicit, sell, negotiate, or execute home improvement contracts. A Home Improvement Salesperson can work for a number of contrac-tors and sell a variety of goods and services, but must be registered with the CSLB separately for each contractor for which he/she is employed.

Q: I got a solicitation in the mail (not from your company) stating that the CSLB allows individu-als to request a waiver of the exams if they have been an Officer of the corporation or a “key em-ployee” for at least five years. Do you know if this is true and what is a “key” employee?

A: That is true under certain circumstances. The CSLB only allows this waiver request for individ-uals seeking to replace the Qualifying individual on an existing license, not for the purposes of obtaining a new license. According to B&P code 7065.1(c), in order to qualify for this waiver the following conditions must exist:

For five of the seven years immediately 1. preceding the application for replacing the Qualifier, the corporation or LLC must have continually employed the new Qualifying individual in a supervisory capacity in the same classification(s) being applied for.For five of seven years immediately preced-2. ing the application, the corporation or LLC has held an active license in good standing in the same classification(s) being applied for.The corporation or LLC has not requested 3. a waiver under this subdivision within the past five years.

As far as what it meant by “key employee”, I be-lieve the company that you received the solicita-tion from is referring to item 1.

While knowledge is power, knowing where to go for the answers is half the battle. Get expert assis-tance immediately when you call 866-443-0657, email [email protected], or write us at Capitol Services, Inc., 1225 8th St. Ste. 580, Sacramento, CA 95814. Research past columns at www.cutredtape.com.


the event the parties can’t agree on a price for additional services, they leave little choice but to seek a judicial determination of the value of the work.

If you’re subject to an agree-to-agree clause, protect yourself by thoroughly documenting any changes and communicating this informa-tion to the owner or GC early and often. Also, to avoid the expense and time commitment of litigation, consider discontinuing performance until an agreement on price can be reached.

Options availableA caveat: The TJEG case involved California law. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s a good idea to consult an attorney in your jurisdiction to dis-cuss the options available under applicable law.

Source: Construction Industry Advisor, Rick Held-wein, CPA with Soares, Sandall, Bernacchi & Petrovich, LLP. Contact Rick Heldwein at 805-485-7965 for more information on this article.

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Weekly Bulletin

12/12/2012

Reasonable care is given in gathering, compiling and furnishing the information contained herein which is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but the SBCA is not responsible or liable for errors, omissions or inaccuracies.

Santa Barbara Contractors Association Projects Out to Bid 12/12/2012

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Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:

Prebid Conference:

Project Description: Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work necessary and incidental to the construction of the project known as 21st Street Improvements, DPW Project No. 10-17A, according to drawings and specifications prepared by the City of Paso Robles and according to the Contract Documents. The work shall include, but is not limited to, furnishing all materials, labor, tools, and equipment necessary to remove existing and install new road, curb, gutter, drain lines, sewer, water streetlights, underground utilities, striping, landscaping, and minor grading, all as shown on the plans and/or as specified herein.

Addenda: 0

Friday, December 14, 2012Sorriso Italiano Isla Vista

3:00 PM 12/14/2012Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:

Prebid Conference:

Project Description: Project Description: Interior Tenant Improvement

Bid Notes: This project is to construct 2088sf of interior tenant improvements for a new Italian Restaurant in Isla Vista.

This project is NOT prevailing wage

The scope of work includes hard and soft demolition, slab on grade concrete patching, colored concrete flooring, cabinetry and countertops, FRP installation, roof patching, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, doors, frames, hardware, metal stud framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, ceramic tile, painting, signage, lockers, fire extinguishers, toilet accessories, kitchen equipment, mechanical, plumbing and electrical.

Addenda: 0

Monday, December 17, 2012Schwab Tenant Improvement Santa Barbara


Prebid Conference: Project Description:

Addenda: 0

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[email protected]

REDUCE YOUR WORKERS’ COMP INSURANCE COSTS

The SBCA and 25 Builder’s Exchanges in California have joined to form the Golden State Builders Exchange (GSBE). Participation in this group insurance program may significantly reduce the cost of your workers’ com-pensation premiums over a State Compensation Insur-ance Fund individual policy. Qualifying SBCA members are eligible for a 6% discount. Ask to be placed into the SBCA Group 821. Please call the SBCA office for more information and conversion form. If you are already with State Fund, please call us or your broker to see if you qualify for this group program.

www.statefundca.com

V I S I T

The Built Green Resource Center offers information, programs and classes on green building practices and materials. It showcases energy independence, wa-ter savings, and other sustainable building practices. The Resource Center is open to the public by appointment only. Please call 805-884-1100 to schedule your visit.

www.builtgreensb.org805.884.1100

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Santa-Barbara-Contractors-Association/148630181837181

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Santa Barbara Contractors Association Projects Out to Bid 12/12/2012

Monday, December 31, 2012Trash Enclosure - SBCA 805-884-1100 Santa Barbara


Prebid Conference:

Project Description: Trash Enclosure

Please contact the SBCA for more information 805-884-1100 or [email protected]: 0

Tuesday, January 08, 2013Lomita Avenue Resurfacing & Bike Lanes Meiners Oaks


Prebid Conference:

Project Description: The work consists of pavement widening to accommodate type II bike lanes and resurfacing including public access and notice, mobilization, traffic control and construction signing, water pollution control, unclassified fill, reinforced concrete wall installation, air placed concrete, roadway preparation, surface preparation and crack sealing, base repair, cold milling and grinding, AC taper with key, asphalt rubber hot mix, miscellaneous paving, AC curb replacement, PMB shoulder backing, pavement delineation and striping, survey monument frame adjustment and replacement, and appurtenant work.

Addenda: 0

County of Ventura - Public Works 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 805-654-3805, Fax#: 805-677-8762

PrebidDhaliwal Residence - Bid Set Camarillo

Ref # Project Type: Public Est:

Prebid Conference: Project Description: NEW ±18,000 S.F. HABITABLE RESIDENCE WITH TWO 4 CAR

Addenda: 0

Coast Reprographics 220 West Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-962-9155

TISH NON VILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTER Loleta


Prebid Conference: Project Description: 31,167 sq. ft., 2 stories on 230,176 sq.ft. site

Addenda: 0

1020 Placido Santa Barbara


Prebid Conference:

Project Description: Remodel of an (e) single family residence for a (n) detox facility with maximun 12 clients and on site staff. Exterior improvements: (n) accessible ramp and stairs, (n) van H/C parking space, (n) deck w/ associates ramps and stairs. (n) exterior wall finishes, (n) windows and doors.

Interior improvements: remodel ground floor for H/C access, remodel restroom for accessiility, remodel den to create accessible bedroom, remodel kitchen for accessibility. Remodel for exiting and fire rated conditions due to change of occupancy.

Addenda: 0

Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara - Hector Torres 808 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-897-1060Coast Reprographics 220 West Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-962-9155

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P.O. Box 517Santa Barbara, CA 93102

Email [email protected]

License No. 788005

SBCA Best Hardscape & LandscapeInternational Landscape Designer of the Year - 2009

Phone (805) 687-3569 gracedesignassociates.com

License No. 788005

SBCA Best Hardscape & LandscapeInternational Landscape Designer of the Year - 2009

Phone (805) 687-3569 | gracedesignassociates.com

General Contractor CM-at-Risk

Construction Management

Frank Schipper Construction Co.

SERVING THE TRI-COUNTY AREA

FOR 30 YEARS 610 E COTA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

T (805) 963-4359 • F (805) 963-1270 Lic# 436175

EMAIL: [email protected] www.schipperconstruction.com

SBInsulate

805.845.3999

130 N. Calle Cesar Chavez, Suite [email protected] www.InsulateSB.com

Insulation Services:Icynene Spray Foam

Cellulose, Blown-in BlanketFiberglass Batts

Rigid BoardRemovals

Retail Sales

Santa Barbara’s premier insulation contractor with over 30 years of experience

ID #510XXXID #51202175

Lic. 963692

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CONSTRUCTION MONITOR'S REPORT

for permits issued between: 12/3/2012 12/7/2012and

Building & Safety DivisionCity of Santa Barbara

ROLEADDRESS VAL. $ DATE ISSUEDPERMIT #

BLD2012-00833 1517 CLIFF DR R/B-ADDITION GRIFFITH, MARK C OWNER

1517 CLIFF DR SANTA BARBARACA 93109

160,000 12/6/2012

MITCH PERKINS

ENG 568-0880226 E CANON PERDIDO STE. A SANTA BARBARA CA 93101

BLD2012-01319 3132 STATE ST C/B-ALTERATION FERRARIO FAMILY LIVING TRUST OWNER

2105 CHAPALA ST SANTA BARBARACA 93105

50,000 12/5/2012

AT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

CON 626-575-09812518 MERCED AVE SOUTH EL MONTE CA 91733

BLD2012-01326 910 SAN CARLOS RD R/B-ALTERATION DIENER, BENJAMIN G OWNER

PO BOX 90791 SANTA BARBARACA 93190

30,000 12/3/2012

SHUBIN & DONALDSON

ARC 966-28021 N CALLE CESAR CHAVEZ SUITE 200 SANTA BARBARA CA 93103

BLD2012-01478 1036 CALLE SASTRE B R/A-ALTERATIONRUTH GEORGI OWNER

4102 HIDDEN OAKS RD SANTA BARBARACA

805-687-8098 125,000 12/4/2012

BERTO VAN VEEN CONSTRUCTION

CON 937-3928220 E CLARK SUITE C SANTA MARIA CA 93455

BLD2012-01638 134 HARBOR WAY C/C-ALTERATIONERIC SCHWARTZ OWNER

1828 B LOMA ST SANTA BARBARACA 93103

(805) 898-1574 193,000 12/6/2012

BELLINGHAM MARINE INDUSTRIES

CON 707-678-23851205 BUSINESS PARK DR. DIXON CA 95620

BLD2012-01651 1903 STATE ST C/A-ALTERATIONKATHIANN BROWN OWNER

1903 STATE ST SANTA BARBARACA 93101

62,000 12/5/2012

KATZ-MOSES & CALLES CONSTRUCTION

CON 805-448-8234126 W ORTEGA ST SANTA BARBARA CA 93101

DALE PEKAREK

APL [email protected] OVERPASS ROAD #125 SANTA BARBARA CA 93111

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PHONE (805) 965-1926 FAX (805) 963-6071

OSWALD J. DA ROS, INC. • MASONRY CONTRACTORS •

Lic# 216916 MARBLE • GRANITE • STONES

976 Carrillo Road PETER A DA ROS Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Donate used build materials to the Habitat ReStore All proceeds go directly back to Habitat for Humanity

Goleta ReStore 6725 Hollister Avenue, Goleta

(between Los Carneros & Storke)

Appliances │ Doors │ Windows │ Lighting │ Tile │ Cabinets│ Hardware

Tues. - Fri.: 12 pm - 5 pm Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm Phone: (805) 692-2226

www.sbhabitat.org

Serving Southern Santa Barbara County

If you are an employer who wishes to obtain assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation, or want to learn more about what services are available,

you can do so by calling the toll-free assistance number.

1(800) 963-9424

If you want to arrange an on-site visit or obtain technical information, you can contact the Cal/OSHA Con-

sultation area office nearest your workplace or you can email us at

[email protected].

MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN COMPLIANCEwww.dir.ca.gov

(805) 965-7377 (805) 965-3308 fax

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIALNEW CONSTRUCTION • REMODEL

RADIANT HEATING • SERVICE

www.construction-plumbing.com

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GARY FROLENKO

ENG 682-388723 HITCHCOCK WAY #104 SANTA BARBARA CA

BLD2012-01732 1940 CLIFF DR C/B-ALTERATIONILAN LEVI OWNER

1616 LA VISTA DEL OCEANO SANTA BARBARACA 93109

805-962-8700 40,000 12/6/2012

JEBIAN CONSTRUCTION INC

CON 559-274-4665PO BOX 11843 SANTA BARBARA CA 93711

MEC, INC.

ENG 957-46321616 ANACAPA ST. SANTA BARBARA CA 93101

JOHN MALONEY

ENG 895-1700 cell156 W. ALAMAR AVE. #B SANTA BARBARA CA 93105

PAUL POIRIER

ARC 682-8894156 W ALAMAR AVE SUITE C SB CA 93105

BLD2012-01834 3111 CALLE CEDRO R/B-ALTERATION KENNEDY, BRUCE OWNER

3111 CALLE CEDRO SANTA BARBARACA 93105

48,000 12/6/2012

RIBBENS CONSTRUCTION

CON 964-9853851 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE SANTA BARBARA CA 93111

BILL MELLETT

DES 640-0168

BLD2012-01888 779 N ONTARE RD R/B-ADDITION CHATENEVER DAVID/MARY ELIZABETH T T OWNER

779 N ONTARE RD SANTA BARBARACA 93105

275,000 12/3/2012

VINING CONSTRUCTION ***

CON 452-7896300 E. CANON PERDIDO B6 SANTA BARBARA CA 93101

RODERICK BRITTON

ARC 453-12591626 B GARDEN ST SANTA BARBARA CA 93101

BLD2012-01936 520 E YANONALI ST C/A-SITE WORK CITY OF SANTA BARBARA OWNER

735 ANACAPA ST SANTA BARBARACA 93101

30,000 12/5/2012

RINCON CONSULTANTS

CON 805-641-1000790 E. SANTA CLARA VENTURA CA 93003

BLD2012-02003 8 W FIGUEROA ST C/B-REPAIR JOBBINS HOLDINGS - WEST FIGUEROA ST OWNER

301 JOHNSON CTC/O ROSEMARY J DAWLEY

LUSBYMD 20657

45,000 12/6/2012

JOHN S CARTER, INC.

CON 962-58891102 HIGHLAND ROAD SANTA YNEZ CA 93460

PAUL SPIELER, ENGINEERS

ENG 568-1750629 STATE ST SANTA BARBARA CA 93101

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WAYNE E LABRIE

ARC 687-8382288 CANON DRIVE SANTA BARBARA CA 93105

BLD2012-02061 606 OLIVE ST C/B-ALTERATION DOOLITTLE, RICHARD G OWNER

131 PALM TREE LN SANTA BARBARACA 93108

80,000 12/6/2012

ZIMMERMAN CONSTRUCTION

CON 685-884424 TOURAN GOLETA SB 93117

BLD2012-02350 215 PESETAS LN C/A-MECH SANSUM-SANTA BARBARA MEDICAL FOUNDA OWNER

407 S PATTERSON AVE SANTA BARBARACA 93111

200,000 12/4/2012

BARRETT AIR CONDITIONING CO. INC

CON 962-4988535 LAGUNA ST. SANTA BARBARA CA 93101

BLD2012-02351 902 CHAPALA ST C/A-MECH HOWARD, CYNTHIA D GIFT TRUST 12/30/ OWNER

1819 W OLIVE AVE BURBANKCA 91506

60,000 12/4/2012

BARRETT AIR CONDITIONING CO. INC

CON 962-4988535 LAGUNA ST. SANTA BARBARA CA 93101

BLD2012-02354 60 EL CIELITO RD R/A-PV GRAHAM FAMILY TRUST 5/4/92 OWNER

60 EL CIELITO RD SANTA BARBARACA 93105

42,000 12/3/2012

VERENGO INC.

CON 714-744-69111211 N BATAVIA ORANGE CA 92867

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2012 ADVERTISING RATE SHEET

SIZE BIANNUALLY ANNUALLYSBCA Website - 468 x 60 pixels $850 $1500 SBCA Online Planroom - Level 1 - 234 x 60 pixels $425 $ 750 SBCA Online Planroom - Level 2 - 234 x 60 pixels $425 $ 750 SBCA Online Planroom - Level 3 - 468 x 60 pixels $600 $1000 SBCA Online Planroom - Level 4 - 468 x 60 pixels $600 $1000 SBCA Online Planroom - Level 5 - 221 x 26 pixels $600 $1000 SBCA Online Planroom - Level 6 - 468 x 60 pixels $850 $1500 SBCA Online Planroom - Level 7 - 221 x 125 pixels $850 $1500

RUN TIME - The Santa Barbara Contractors Association web site www.sbcontractors.org, had more than 2.7 million visitors in the year 2011. Ads run for 12 seconds each on every page of the site. All banner ads can link to your company website. The online planroom site runs per click in each zone, and a biannual report of ad views and ad clicks can and provided upon request. Levels are as follows: Level 1 - Planrooms, Bidding Projects, CSI Projects, Keyword Search Results, View & Print Project Docs, Level 2 - Planrooms, Bidding Projects, CSI Projects, Project Info Search, Install Software, Level 3 - Login Page, Level 4 - Login Page, Level 5 - Project Details, Level 6 - My Desk, CSI Code Setup, Keyword Spec Search, Daily Project Email Setup, Support Center, View Activity, Add to Bidders and Search Spec Book, Level 7 - Project Details.

2012 Web Banner Advertising

SIZE 13 ISSUES 52 ISSUESBusiness Card - 3.5” x 2” $125 $ 400 1/4 Page - 3.5” x 4.75” $175 $ 650 1/2 Page - 7.375” x 4.75” $350 $1200 Full Page - 7.375 x 10.25” $500 $1750 Full Page - 7.375 x 10.25” - 1 Issue Special Insert $300 (please provide run date)

DISTRIBUTION - The Santa Barbara Contractors Association Newsletter is distributed 52 times a year to over 600 subscribers. Copies are delivered electronically on Wednesdays. The Newsletter is provided free to association members.

DEADLINES - Artwork must be received by Wednesday at noon for the following Wednesday’s publication.

2012 Newsletter Advertising

FORMAT OF ARTWORK - Artwork must be submitted in a digital format. Web Banner Ads can not be larger than 15KB. Artwork must be exact size. We accept PDF, TIFF, JPEG, GIF; InDesign & Illustrator �les save as EPS & have fonts turned to outlines.

SUBMISSION OF ARTWORK - Please deliver your artwork along with your payment to the SBCA. Send emails to [email protected] or mail a CD to P.O. Box 23409, Santa Barbara, CA 93121 or deliver to the SBCA o�ce at 914 A Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

ARTWORK QUALITY - The SBCA is not responsible for the quality of ads that do not meet the above criteria. Advertisers must be current members of the SBCA. All advertisements are subject to approval by the SBCA Board of Directors.

PAYMENT -

Santa Barbara Contractors AssociationP.O. Box 23409, Santa Barbara, CA 93121805-884-1100 phone 805-884-1108 fax

www.sbcontractors.org [email protected]

The SBCA accepts Check Visa Master Card American Express

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Unlicensed Operators

Like legitimate contractors, unlicensed operators sometimes use advertising to find new clients. Ads without license numbers or with numbers that are not issued by the CSLB are frequently used by the Board to identify sting targets.

The CSLB and other enforcement agencies use two sections of the law—B&P Sections 7027.1 and 7099.10—to take legal action against unlicensed contractors and, on occasion, against licensed contractors who advertise illegally.

If an unlicensed operator advertises as a contractor in a telephone directory, and if an investigation determines the entity doing the advertising is unlicensed, under B&P Section 7099.10 (a), the Registrar can issue a citation for a fine or other civil penalty assessment. The citation will also include an order of correction that requires:

any phone number in the unlawful ad and to not refer subsequent calls to any new number obtained by that person. If the order of correction isn’t made, the Registrar can have the Public Utilities Commission disconnect the phone service.

If you believe that an unlicensed contractor is actively working on a construction project, contact the CSLB at 1-800-321-CSLB (2752) or fill out a “SWIFT Lead Referral” form, which is available on the CSLB Web site, www.cslb.ca.gov.

CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS

ADVERTISINGGUIDELINES

ADVERTISING

Include your license number in

anything that might be considered

advertising.

Don’t use false or misleading

advertising, or advertise a price

you don’t intend to honor.

Don’t advertise to do work you’re

not licensed to perform.

Don’t advertise about bonding.

When advertising asbestos

removal services, be sure to include

your asbestos certification and

registration numbers along with

your business name.

Notify CSLB whenever you see

advertising for an unlicensed

contractor.

CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD

P.O. Box 26000Sacramento, CA 95826-00261-800-321-CSLB (2752)www.cslb.ca.gov

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Board of Directors

John HolehousePresident

Jack Martin1st Vice President

Paulo Sitolini2nd Vice President

Dan GeorgeTreasurer

Peter NovakParliamentarian

Patrick Foster

David James

Brian Larkowski

William Mace

Mark Magid

Aaron McKean

Rodney Utt

Executive DirectorKarin [email protected]

Administrative AssistantApril [email protected]

Santa Barbara Contractors Association914 A Santa Barbara StreetP. O. Box 23409Santa Barbara, CA 93121805.884.1100 Phone805.884.1108 Faxinfo@sbcontractors.orgwww.sbcontractors.orgwww.builtgreensb.org

The Santa Barbara Contractors Association Newsletter is published weekly by the Santa Barbara Contractors Association, Inc. Edito-rial and advertising offices are located at 914 A Santa Barbara Street, P.O. Box 23409, Santa Barbara, CA 93121. Office 805-884-1100, Fax 805-884-1108, Email [email protected]. A subscription is included in the annual membership dues. The news-letter is distributed to more than 600 local businesses and agencies. Articles appearing in this newsletter are presented as a public service and may not reflect the opinion of the publisher, its board of directors or its members. Please send comments regarding the newsletter to [email protected].